Which of the following best explains why deforestation increases the risk of floods in an area?
a. tree leaves catch and retain rain water.
b. trees block the free flow of water.
c. deforestation increases precipitation.
d. tree roots improve soil water retention.

Which of the following events did not occur as a result of china’s open-door policy? a. trade between japan and china was encouraged. b. all countries were given equal access to chinese ports. c. foreign influence in china increased. d. the influence of the communist party weakened.

Based on what you know about the location of the earth in relation to the sun, why is this called the goldilocks zone in other galaxies? a. it's a region that exhibits a weak gravitational pull, thus maintaining a safe distance from the sun. b. it's an area that doesn't experience any major weather events that could cause mass extinctions. c. it's an area that's an optimal distance from the sun for potentially supporting life. d. it's a region that's unaffected by asteroid or meteor impacts.

Why do u think kenny is afraid when he realizes that the reading he has chosen to do will be for byrons calss? what happens after the reading that surprises kenny?